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Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms tucked, head slightly extended, Bed turned 180 degrees
Time : 1-2 hours (average)
Blood Loss : Moderate (50 - 200 ml)
Post-op Pain : High (7-10)
Maintenance Paralytic : Yes
Considerations : Airway Fire Risk, Obesity, PONV

Anesthetic Approaches

1GETT, Oral Rae
2GETT, Oral Rae, TIVA, Propofol Drip
The Surgery

Setup - oral RAE tube taped midline to the chin so it sits in the groove of the tongue blade, table turned 90 or 180 degrees, surgeon at the head. The airway belongs to both of you for the whole...

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